Lifestyle Assistant

Loveday & Co Enterprise; Esher; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading luxury care provider in Esher is seeking a dedicated team member to enhance the social and recreational experience for residents. Responsibilities include assisting with activity planning, liaising with staff and families, and maintaining high standards of care. The ideal candidate will exhibit excellent communication skills, a keen attention to detail, and the ability to work flexible hours. A passion for community engagement and lifestyle enrichment is essential for this fulfilling role.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Health Care Cash Plan

Access to Wagestream platform

Access to Perkbox discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Discretionary bonus

Employee Recognition Programmes

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK is required.
• Variable working hours as per business needs.
• Punctual, hardworking, and quick to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist Lifestyle Partner in meeting Members' social needs.
• Liaise with staff regarding individual care and activities.
• Produce and communicate activity programs for Members.
• Coordinate celebrations and recognitions with relatives.
• Connect with community groups for valuable contributions.
• Work actively as a team member to ensure high standards.
• Facilitate resident's choices and respect their dignity.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

High attention to detail

Outgoing personality

Good physical stamina

Team collaboration

Job description

About Loveday

Loveday is the UK’s leading provider of luxury senior living and care. We are proud to combine world‑class hospitality with exceptional clinical expertise, creating residences that not only feel like five‑star hotels but also deliver truly personalised support. Our residences in Kensington, Belgravia, Abbey Road and Esher are designed with elegance, comfort and dignity at their core. Every detail has been carefully considered to ensure our members enjoy outstanding dining, bespoke lifestyle experiences and the highest standards of care, whether they are living with us permanently, staying for recovery or respite, or joining as Day Club members. What makes Loveday unique is our commitment to both excellence and innovation. We continually invest in our people, our environments and our services to set a new benchmark in luxury senior living. Joining Loveday means becoming part of a dedicated, professional and passionate team who share the same goal, to deliver the very best in care and hospitality for our members and their families.

Rewards Package

• Paid breaks
• Health Care Cash Plan
• Access to Wagestream platform
• Access to Perkbox, discounts platform
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discretionary bonus
• Employee Recognition Programmes
• Scope for progression and promotion within the company as we grow from one Care Home to the development and subsequent opening of four new homes in London.
• Employee Referral Scheme

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To assist the Lifestyle Partner in communicating with each Member and their families and friends where required in order to identify their social and recreational requirements according to their likes and dislikes, abilities and personal preferences.
• To liaise and consult with staff and relatives regarding the care of Members and particular activities that may be beneficial, enjoyable and stimulating.
• To assist the Lifestyle Partner to produce a monthly, weekly and daily programme of wonderful activities and social events and ensure it is advertised within the home and communicated to all Members.
• To liaise with relatives and staff regarding special individual requirements such as birthdays and anniversaries, cultural and religious festivals and celebrations, and to be aware of the religious calendar that may affect activity pursuits, relevant to the ethnic mix of Members.
• To familiarise and connect with all key community groups and businesses whose particular expertise would make an invaluable contribution to the care home.
• To work as an active team member with your colleagues within the home to ensure the highest standards of care are achieved.
• To undertake any reasonable request which facilitates the resident’s right to choice, dignity and respect.

Eligibility

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must either be eligible to live and work in the UK or must obtain permits to work in the UK prior to application. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

Loveday & Co is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

Working variable hours (on a rota basis) to suit business needs, including evenings and weekends. The ideal candidate will be punctual, hardworking and quick to learn, with a high attention to detail. Excellent communication skills and an outgoing personality and a positive work ethic is ideal for this role as well as good physical stamina & mobility.